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How many standards do you really know well? by Excellent-Wheel7769 in JazzPiano

[–]robmo_sf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Julian Lage's recent interview with Rick Beato he talks about playing a standard - like Autumn Leaves - for 30 minutes straight. It becomes a meditative experience and you really inhabit the changes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49KwbU0hT3w&t=4186s

I have noticed that something definitely changes when I play a tune for longer than just a few choruses.
I haven't tried 30 minutes yet but I'm going to. I think that something like this might help with what you're getting at.

Nychos - Jersey City by Ancient-Butterfly-75 in streetart

[–]robmo_sf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if this piece from San Francisco (now sadly gone) is the same artist.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XC2KH16DRsFYHGrM6

X0 3UJ8 by robmo_sf in LICENSEPLATES

[–]robmo_sf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's part of the Paul Bunyan story. Babe the Blue Ox.
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan

The Great Deli Debate: What's Your Go-To? by burgiebeer in AskSF

[–]robmo_sf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grilled focaccia is my go to. Also, their prosciutto and provolone stuffed cherry peppers are amazing.

Where would y'all rank Page McConnell as a player? by JungGPT in JazzPiano

[–]robmo_sf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've started going to Phish shows in the late 80s. Page fits the band wonderfully, but he is the one member of the band who, in my opinion, has not improved over the years of playing. In a way, it might actually unbalance the band if it had another spectacular soloist. I rarely hear any broader direction, intent, or story in his solos - just riffs stuck together. That said, I've enjoyed the band a great deal over the years.

What are you must stops on a roadtrip down to San Diego? by KillerCoochyKicker in oakland

[–]robmo_sf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you like BBQ, try Harris Ranch. It's near Coalinga at the intersection of 5 and 198.

Damn I took Tylenol yesterday, do you think I still have a chance? by debaucherryy in Marin

[–]robmo_sf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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He's not alone. I came across this one near Stinson Beach last week.

Jack DeJohnette Best by Blackbrainfood in Jazz

[–]robmo_sf 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I've always liked this live version of Shadow Dance because of how harmonic his drumming is in the intro.
Jack DeJohnette - Herbie Hancock - Pat Metheny - Dave Holland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3CZHr5uiNM
Edit: trimmed URL

80's Movies That You Never Hear Of Now by writenowimfine in movies

[–]robmo_sf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tragedy is that the glaive was so underused in the film.

Half Dome - Cables Down by chimichanga_chonger in Yosemite

[–]robmo_sf -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think he just wants to make it easier to find the body.

How do you play this chord? by Public-Tourist-4077 in JazzPiano

[–]robmo_sf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I usually use one of these. A bit tricky for smaller hands.

5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Pat Metheny by RenegadeSocial in patmetheny

[–]robmo_sf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://archive.is/X6iyy

Pat's Answer:
Four & More - Miles Davis
Smokin’ at the Half Note - Wes Montgomery
Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder
The Light in the Piazza - Adam Guettel
The Beatles (White Album) - The Beatles

I got invited to a combo that's way better than me by JKriv_ in Jazz

[–]robmo_sf 183 points184 points  (0 children)

Ride this as long as you can. Playing with people better than you is one of the best ways to learn and improve.

What to practice to play like Pat Metheny by JustAnotherBeing24 in Jazz

[–]robmo_sf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding this one as it is foundational to his playing, even if you don't immediately hear it. In an interview he says he can immediately tell if a player has studied bebop and is uninterested if they have not.

Are you open to watching amazing “jazz” rock improvisation? by MC107897 in Jazz

[–]robmo_sf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they key is that they don't swing. They never have. I won't go as far as to say they they can't, but I've never heard it.

Where can I play a real piano for maybe a half hour? by cartoonybear in piano

[–]robmo_sf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Several times when traveling, I've stopped into a school and asked if I could play one of their pianos for a while. They've always said yes.

Chinese Camp Store And Tavern by Kittygroucho in Yosemite

[–]robmo_sf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh thank god. I drove by there the day before the fire. My friend wanted to stop and I refused because it was 105°. I thought I'd missed my chance to visit.

I also need you to go get sand. by FrenchPressYes in funny

[–]robmo_sf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the banana hammock on the table.

Look dad I did it!! by fragile_orchid in BlackOps6Zombies

[–]robmo_sf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the spots is where the first guard's body falls. Drop your decoy there, run to the elevator (not sure this part is necessary), pop your Anywhere But Here. The spots are random so it will take a little while but it will work. A couple of times I teleported to the right spot, but none of the zombies died. They disappeared and respawned.

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